(May 1, 1960- )
Born in Covington, Kentucky
First jockey to win $6 million in a year (1977)
Won the Triple Crown riding Affirmed (1978)
Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey (1977)
Named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Sporting News and ABC's Wide World of Sports (1977)
Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year (1977)

Why he might be annoying

His nicknames included the Kid, the Six Million Dollar Man, and Stevie Wonder.
He was the namesake for a non-alcoholic version of a mint julep.
He recorded an album ('I knew I couldn't sing, but I had fun doing it') that his brother described as 'frightening.'
He had trouble making weight and moved to England where the weight limits are higher (1979).

Why he might not be annoying

The move to England paid off, as he was named the British Champion Jockey three times (1984-85,1987), becoming the first American to win the honor in seven decades.
He was the only jockey to win horse racing's two most historic events, the Kentucky Derby (1978) and England's Espom Derby (1985,1987).
The head of the British Bloodstock Agency said, 'America couldn't have a better ambassador than Steve Cauthen.'
He is modest about his career, with his wife Amy noting, 'You would never know he was famous just by talking to him.'

For 2019, as of last week, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying